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. Key findings and recommendations from an NRC study on financing approaches for durable solutions NRC briefing note About this briefing note The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) recently commissioned a study examining which financing approaches can better support durable solution...
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. Key Figures ▪ An estimated 5.54 million IDPs remain displaced in Syria. About 76% living outside IDP sites while 24% are hosted in formal IDP sites. ▪ Between December 2024 and 27 August 2026, estimated total of 2,006,376 IDPs returned...
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Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye .
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. KEY FINDINGS The Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB)* increased by 9% to NGN 200,252 (USD 147.34) in the reporting month, indicating a modest increase of financial pressure on the purchasing power of affected households in NW. Staple cereals and legumes showed a increased in avail...
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. KEY FINDINGS The Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB)* decreased by 1% to NGN 203,601 (USD 149.73) in the reporting month, indicating a deduction in financial pressure on the purchasing power of affected households. Grains were widely in available during the reporting month compare...
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Countries: Philippines, Indonesia, Viet Nam . REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the thirty-fifth week of 2026, a total of six disaster events were reported across ASEAN, including droughts and floods. In addition to these events, disaster situations continued to be reported across the reg...
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. Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD 2026) concluded its activities at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme “Humanity in Transition and Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Work.” The conference brought together numerous ...
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. As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to ease the suffering of families affected by the crisis in the Gaza Strip, and with the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity has completed the distribution of comprehensive food baskets in northern Gaza. The initiative reached 2...
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Countries: Chad, Sudan . Depuis le début du conflit au Soudan en avril 2023, la CNARR, le HCR et l'OIM identifient et enregistrent les réfugiés soudanais et les migrants tchadiens retournés en provenance du Darfour. Une estimation de 1 070 847* personnes nécessitant une assistanc...
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Countries: Chad, Sudan . Since April 2023, the CNARR, UNHCR and IOM monitor and assist an influx of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees arriving in the provinces of Ouaddai, Sila, Wadi-Fira and Ennedi Est. Humanitarian agencies support the Chadian Government and local authori...
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Countries: Chad, Sudan . Depuis avril 2023, le CNARR, le HCR et l'OIM surveillent et assistent un afflux de réfugiés soudanais et de retournés tchadiens arrivant dans les provinces de Ouaddai, Sila, Wadi-Fira et Ennedi Est. Les agences humanitaires soutiennent le gouvernement tch...
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Countries: Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo .
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. Qatar Charity announced that it will launch an urgent humanitarian response and distribute blankets to people affected by the devastating floods that struck Nepal last Wednesday. Immediately after the floods, Qatar Charity activated its Emergency Response Cell within the Humani...
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. More than 700 people have been killed and more than 2,400 remain unaccounted for after a glacier collapse on 26 August unleashed a torrent of rock, ice, mud and debris through Himalayan mountain river systems. [1] With roads and bridges destroyed, many survivors in Rasuwa, Nuwa...
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. Locations: Galchi Rural Municipality, Dhading District; Chitwan District; Kathmandu, Nepal Situation Overview Flash floods have affected Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts in northern and central Nepal. Damaged infrastructure and restricted access continue to hamper relief e...
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. “The real test of heat-resilient infrastructure is not how strong it looks on paper, but whether it keeps the most exposed people safe, healthy, and able to continue their lives with cool dignity.”— Mihir R. Bhatt, All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI), India The late...
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. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is working to keep students safe, reduce transmission risk, and strengthen trust and prevention efforts as schools reopen. With the outbreak in its fourth month, Ebola case numbers continue to climb across eastern DRC, and health authori...
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. For Oksana* and her husband in the Balaklivska hromada, this vital assistance arrived at a critical moment, offering immediate relief for essential items while empowering them to restore their household's long-term food security and independence. With support from the Ukraine H...
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. At approximately 10:30 a.m. Beijing Time on August 26, 2026, a major mudslide disaster occurred in the Donglin Zangbo River Basin along the China–Nepal border, severely affecting Gyirong Port in China. Following the disaster, a joint team from the International Research Center ...
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. Executive Summary The Sudan crisis continues to represent one of the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies, with the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) driving unprecedented levels of displacement, violence, and suffering. Thi...
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. Executive Summary The Sudan crisis continues to represent one of the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies, with the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) driving unprecedented levels of displacement, violence, and suffering. Thi...
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. CURRENT SITUATION The flash flood and debris flow that struck Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system on 26 August has evolved into a large-scale humanitarian emergency, with rapidly rising casualties, hundreds of people still unaccounted for, widespread infrastructure damage...
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. Executive Summary Myanmar faces a protracted humanitarian emergency characterized by widespread displacement, ongoing armed conflict, severe economic deterioration, and compounding natural disasters. The crisis demands sustained international attention and coordinated humanitar...
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. Executive Summary Myanmar faces a protracted humanitarian emergency characterized by widespread displacement, ongoing armed conflict, severe economic deterioration, and compounding natural disasters. The crisis demands sustained international attention and coordinated humanitar...
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Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic . WAR HAS ACCELERTED DECLINING PROSPECTS This report captures a critical inflection point for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, where long-standing structural vulnerabilities have converged with the impact of...
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Countries: Italy, Algeria, Bangladesh, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Türkiye .
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What kind of king saves the guilty? John Piper opens Genesis 49:8–10 to show that the Lion of Judah bears the guilt of his people.Watch Now
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Why should we follow Jesus when life seems easier without him? Pastor John responds to a man questioning the cost of daily obedience.Listen Now
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In December 1973, members of the Presbyterian Church in the United States (PCUS) revolted against their church leadership over liberal drift. Affiliated seminaries had denied the infallibility of the Bible. Education committees had questioned Mosaic authorship of the Bible’s firs...
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Blake sat on the bed, a king-size mattress. His pregnant fiancée sat next to him, angry. Blake—I’m using pseudonyms in this article to protect privacy—wanted the baby. She wanted an abortion. Their budget was tight. She already had a kid, making him a soon-to-be stepfather. For B...
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Russian pastor Andre Furmanov was at home organizing his office space last May when his lawyer contacted him with a warning: Review the church library for any materials connected to Mission Eurasia or be prepared to face legal consequences. His church administrator immediately we...
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. Executive Summary This Lebanon SituationHub report provides comprehensive situational analysis and actionable intelligence for humanitarian decision-makers responding to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon requires coordinated, evidence-based re...
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. Executive Summary This Lebanon SituationHub report provides comprehensive situational analysis and actionable intelligence for humanitarian decision-makers responding to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon requires coordinated, evidence-based re...
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. Syria has entered a new phase marked by large-scale returns and persistent humanitarian vulnerability. While around 1.7 million refugees and 1.9 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned since December 2024, 15.6 million people still require humanitarian assista...
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. The objectives of this guidance note are: (1) Inform about the Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Transfer Value recommendation of Cash Based Interventions Technical Working Group (CBI TWG) (2) Provide information about harmonisation and coordination of MPCA and (3) Inform ab...
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. Following the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon beginning 2 March 2026, over one million people were rapidly displaced, with more than 85 per cent residing outside formal collective shelters. To address critical evidence gaps regarding the gender-based violence risks and nee...
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. More and more aid workers are being detained without explanation or respect for their rights. These detentions endanger humanitarian personnel and disrupt critical operations at a time when millions of people across Sudan urgently need assistance. All detained humanitarian pers...
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. OPERATIONAL CONTEXT As of July 2026, 145,803 refugees from Ukraine are present in the Republic of Moldova, representing an increase of nearly 13,000 people compared to July 2025. Many refugees have achieved greater stability and self-reliance; however, those with acute vulnerab...
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Countries: South Sudan, Japan .2 million) from the Government of Japan to support lifesaving nutrition assistance for vulnerable women and children in South Sudan. The contribution comes at a critical time as South Sudan faces one of the world's most severe hunger and nutrition c...
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. Conflict and protection: Attacks have continued in Lebanon since the ceasefire in March 2026, causing 16,585 casualties, further displacement, delayed returns, and ongoing violations of international law (see page 2). Humanitarian funding: Funding shortfalls continue to undermi...
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. KEY HIGHLIGHTS July marked the sixth and final cycle of the 2025–2026 lean season response in the Grand Sud. WFP has reached 537,635 people. The first national drought monitoring bulletin issued in July introduced projections for a strong El Niño, highlighting heightened risks ...
